GWM H7 vs Mitsubishi Outlander

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

GWM H7 in South Africa

GWM H7

2.0T LX Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 185 kW 🔧 420 Nm ⛽ 11.8 km/l
VS
Mitsubishi Outlander in South Africa

Mitsubishi Outlander

2.5L Exceed CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 819,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW 🔧 245 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM H7 vs Mitsubishi Outlander: the short answer

H7 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Outlander remains close.

H7 starts ZAR 110,095 cheaper H7 from ZAR 649,900 · Outlander from ZAR 759,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H7 Outlander
Maximum Power H7185 kW @ 5500 rpm Outlander135 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque H7420 Nm Outlander245 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Engine Size H71999 cc Outlander2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H711.8 km/l Outlander12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance H7195 mm Outlander210 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

H7

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Outlander

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

H7

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Outlander

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H7 Outlander
360 Degree Camera Yes Yes
Active Engine Braking No -
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes No
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes No
Around View Monitor Yes Yes
Attention Assist Yes -
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes No
Automatic High Beam Yes -
Auto Highbeam Yes No
Auto Lights Yes -
Auto Park Assist No -
Auto Wipers Yes Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes No
Blind Spot Warning Yes No
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes No
Eco Mode Yes -
Emergency Braking Yes -
EV Mode No -
Forward Collision Warning Yes No
Front Camera Yes -
Lane Departure Warning Yes No
Lane Keep Assist Yes No
Park Assist Yes No
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear -
Parking Sensor Front and Rear -
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Yes
Pre-Collision System Yes -
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes -
Rear View Camera Yes Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes No
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear View Camera Yes -
Reverse Camera Yes Yes
Reverse Camera Type Yes -
Reversing Camera Yes -
Sport Mode Yes -
Surround View Camera Yes Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes No
Spec H7 Outlander
4WD Engagement Not Applicable Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
4WD Selector Not Applicable Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles Yes Yes
Axle Layout AWD 4x4
Clutch Type Torque Converter Continuously variable pulley system
Differential Lock No No
Drive Mode Selector Yes -
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive AWD
Drivetrain Layout Front Engine All Wheel Drive Front-engine, all-wheel drive
Engine Position Front Transverse -
Final Drive Ratio 3.42 5.694
Number of Gears 8 1
Gear Shift Indicator Yes Yes
Gear Shift Type Automatic Floor-mounted selector
Gearbox 8-Speed Automatic CVT
Gearbox Type 8-Speed Automatic Continuously variable
LSD Available No No
Low Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters Yes Yes
Reverse Gear Warning Yes -
Steering Turns Lock to Lock 14.7:1 -
Transfer Case Not Applicable Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds 8 1
Transmission Type Automatic CVT automatic
Rear Differential Lock No No
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable No

In depth: how these cars differ

This H7 and Outlander comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: H7 80 vs Outlander 56.

Efficiency index: H7 46 vs Outlander 49.

Safety-equipment index: H7 100 vs Outlander 76.

Practicality index: H7 73 vs Outlander 64.

Ownership-cover index: H7 65 vs Outlander not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

H7 leads by 13 points

H7 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Outlander remains close.

Evidence leader 75 /100
Lead 13 points
Data 96% source coverage
75
#1 Evidence leader

H7

96% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 100 Check Efficiency 46
Performance 80
Efficiency 46
Safety 100
Practicality 73
Ownership 65
Leads by 13 points
62
#2

Outlander

83% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 76 Check Efficiency 49
Performance 56
Efficiency 49
Safety 76
Practicality 64
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H7 +24 Efficiency Outlander +3 Safety H7 +24 Practicality H7 +9

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

H7

Performance 80/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 73/100
Ownership 65/100

Outlander

Performance 56/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 76/100
Practicality 64/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM H7 leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts vs 62 pts for Outlander

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H7 leads. However, Outlander may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

H7 vs Outlander questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.